Archie #215

In "The Measure of a Man," Archie finds himself stranded in the middle of nowhere at 3 a.m. after his car breaks down, making him wish his dad were more like the polished Mr. Lodge. But when he’s forced to rely on his own father’s quiet strength and kindness, he begins to see just how valuable his own dad really is.

In "The Unchanging World," Jo navigates the timeless rituals of getting ready for a date, from choosing the perfect outfit to perfecting her hairstyle—efforts that feel just as intense in 1972 as they would have in the Victorian era. The story humorously highlights how little the teenage experience has changed, even across centuries.